BEGINNER CLASS
LEARN TO DANCE BACHATA
- It´s fun
- It’s easy
- It’s social
- It’s a guaranteed workout
DETAILS
- Day of the week: Monday
- Weeks: 8
- Time: 17:30 – 18:45.
- Dates: October 21st to December 9th.
- Teachers: Jens Kvist & Anne Mette Carlsen
- Price: 800 DKK for individual sign-ups
- Location: Nørrebro, Blegdamsvej 1 b. (Copenhagen)
These drop-in workshops and socials are not included in the beginner course but we would like to invite the whole beginner class to join the drop-in workshop and social after the 8th and last class of the season. This one drop-in workshop and social is included in the season.
With the drop-in workshop included in the beginner course you will have 11 hours of class and a 2 hour and 45 minutes social included in the course.
Please also note that we usually add a 3rd teacher to the class to give individual feedback during the class.
ABOUT THESE CLASSES
These classes are for complete beginners.
Over the course of 8 weeks, you will learn the fundamentals of bachata. You will learn basic steps and turns, basic leading and following techniques and by the end of the course, you will be able to dance simple bachata routines with a partner.
A class will include individual practice of steps and movements and working with a partner.
In each class, we repeat the instruction from the previous class.
These classes will be conducted in English.
Partner rotation is encouraged during the class, but you can choose to dance with a fixed partner.
DISCOUNTS
- Get a 50 DKK discount if you sign up for a class before September 10th.
- Get a 50 DKK discount each if you sign up as a couple for a class.
- Get a 50 DKK discount on each class if you sign up for two or more classes.
- Get a 50 DKK discount on your own class if you refer a beginner to beginner lessons. (Valid only if you are already taking lessons yourself).
Example:
A season with 8 classes costs 800 DKK.
If you take advantage of all the above discounts, you’ll only pay 600 DKK for a season of 8 classes.
INTERESTED IN
- Weekly classes
- Workshops
- Bootcamps
- Private classes
Your TEACHERS
Jens Kvist
Jens is the founder of NON STOP BACHATA, a dance school he established after starting to dance bachata in 2013 and teaching in 2016.
As one of Copenhagen’s most experienced bachata teachers, he is recognized for creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in his classes and events.
He is very organized and his clear, straightforward teaching style makes learning movements and steps easy for all.
In his daily life, Jens serves as a Major in the Danish Army.
Jens teaches in:
- Beginner clas
Anne Mette Carlsen
Anne Mette has been dancing bachata since 2016.
When she started dancing, Jens was her first teacher, and within a few years, she started assisting Jens at different workshops. With her outgoing and happy personality she hopes to create a safe space for everyone to feel comfortable trying something new, encouraging you to ask questions and reminding you to enjoy the process of learning to dance bachata.
“Dancing is not about looks. It’s about emotions and how you can express yourself through movement”.
Anne Mette teaches in: (From August 2024)
- Beginner class
DO YOU WANT TO SIGN UP?
SIGN-UP PROCESS
Step 1:
Please complete the form below to register for the event.
Step 2:
When you have completed the form, please transfer the payment as stated in the event to Mobilepay number 13390 (NON STOP BACHATA).
Step 3:
You recieve a confirmation of your payment within a few hours.
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FAQ
The first class
In short. It's just fun. You will be very happy to dance. For some, it's almost as good as therapy.
You are very welcome to arrive 10-15 minutes before the lesson begins and when you arrive, the instructors will be ready to receive you. They will check that you are on the participant list and then the lessons start on time.
You will first learn the basic steps. First slowly with a thorough explanation and then to music. Then we start working in pairs and you will experience that it is really fun.
You will find that 75 minutes go by quickly.
Do I have to come every lesson?
You don't have to, but it is with dance as it is with all other teaching.
If you don't come and if you don't practice, you won't get better. Having said that, it is completely normal to be absent due to work, illness or other reasons.
Which level should I choose?
If you have never danced before, you have to choose Beginner class.
Dancing is a bit like learning a new language. You must have a vocabulary, but you also need to know some grammar. Translated into dance language, you have to learn a lot of movements and combinations, but you also have to learn where to position yourself, how to apply pressure and how to connect with your partner. It takes time. It takes practice and it takes instruction.
You can learn to dance by only going to social dances, but it will be a bit like learning a language without going to language lessons and we would very much like to help you learn to dance, because we are really good at that.
When do I choose another level?
Ask your teachers.
It is completely normal to take the same level several times. Approx. half of all students take the levels multiple times. You can possibly also take two levels at the same time. For example, you can take the beginner level and then, in the following season, take both beginner and improver 1.
What if I've landed at the wrong level?
It happens and we usually find a solution for it.
You should know that moving from one level to another can go in both directions and here the instructors help to assess your level so that everybody gets the optimal experience.
Registration and payment
When you want to register, you must fill in the form on our website.
You will find the form on the CONTACT US page
Once you have completed the form and sent it, you will receive an email with payment information.
Payment must be made via Mobilepay to our company number.
When you have paid and you have received a confirmation of received payment, you have a spot in the class.
Can I get a refund of paid class?
You can get your money refunded up to one week before the class you are registered for begins.
If you cancel later than a week before the class starts, you can use your payment for lessons in a later season.
Do I need to register with a partner?
No you don’t need a partner. We strive to create an equal distribution on our dance team so that you get the best experience. We also do a lot of rotation so that you dance with different partners.
You're welcome to register with one and you can save some money by doing so.
Can I choose to dance only with my partner?
Yes, you can and many do, but you should know that there is an advantage to changing partners. This is because we all move differently and we learn differently, so people who change partners will probably learn to dance a little faster.
How important is it to practice?
It's a really good idea to practice. Practicing bachata only for the 75 minutes that a lesson takes will mean that you will learn to dance, but you will also find that it progresses slowly.
Practice alone in front of the mirror at home in the bedroom. Practice with someone from class or go to a bachata social.
What is a social?
The term Social is used for a kind of event or party where you dance socially with each other.
A social is often arranged in party rooms, dance halls, bars, etc.
With us, the time after the workshop for NON STOP BACHATA on Mondays is a social one.
You decide what a Social is for you. For many, a Social is a place where you meet people who love to dance bachata. You can dance. You can practice your moves. You can be very serious and just go from one dance to the next, or you can socialize between dances and create new relationships.
Student groups on Facebook
At NON STOP BACHATA there is a Facebook group for each class.
In the group, the instructors share videos from the classes so you can practice at home.
You can also use the group to ask questions and coordinate activities with your classmates.
You will receive an information email when you start. In this email there will be links to the groups.